Monthly Archives: May 2009

#1 R&B Song 1943:   “I Can’t Stand Losing You,” the Ink Spots   Born:   Robert Johnson, 1911; Phillip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), 1951   *****************************************************************************************   1943   Duke Ellington & His Orchestra charted with “Don’t Get Aound Much Anymore,” … Continue reading →

  MAN ATTACKS AND THROWS INFANT FROM CAR   By MITCH STACY – TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 21-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday after police said he snatched up his ex-girlfriend’s 3-month-old son during a fight and … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1955:   “I’ve Got A Woman,” Ray Charles & His Band   Born:   Jimmy Ruffin, 1939; Thelma Houston, 1946   *************************************************************************************   1953   Clyde McPhatter signed with Atlantic Records as lead singer of the Drifters.   1954   Clyde … Continue reading →

LAWMAKERS PRESS FOR SECOND BLACK JUSTICE    By Mike Soraghan Posted: 05/07/09 05:57 PM [ET] The Congressional Black Caucus is launching a campaign to persuade President Obama to appoint one of their members to the Supreme Court seat that will … Continue reading →

TROOPER DETAILS LEITZEL’S RACIST PROPENSITY BY MICHAEL R. SISAK STAFF WRITER Published: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:01 AM EDT WILKES-BARRE — The swastika tattooed to Alan Leitzel Jr.’s chest remained hidden Tuesday, beneath the gray jacket and white button-down shirt … Continue reading →

May 7, 2009 ColorLines Direct. News and commentary from ColorLines magazine and RaceWire blog. On ColorLines.com No homes. No jobs. Not even beds at shelters. Here’s how families are fighting to stay together. Advocates are seeking a paradigm shift in … Continue reading →

Ingmar Bergman’s most beautiful film. Released in 1960, and winner of the Best Foreign Film, The Virgin Spring is Bergman at his best.  The film is based upon  a 14TH Century Swedish ballad: Tore’s daughter in Vange deep Did one … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1972:   “The First Time,” Roberta Flack   Born:   Herb Cox (the Cleftones), 1939   *****************************************************************************   1944   The King Cole Trio charted with “I Can’t See For Lookin’, ” reaching #2 R&B and #24 pop. The trio would … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1956:   “Long Tall Sally,” Little Richard   Born:   Johnnie Taylor, 1938   **********************************************************************************   1945   Bluesman Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s chart debut was “Rock Me Mama,” and eventual #3 R&B. Crudup started singing with the gospel group … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1968:   “I Got the Feelin’ “James Brown   Born:   Tyrone Davis, 1938; Nick Ashford (Ashford & Simpson), 1943; Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson (the Jackson 5), 1951   ********************************************************************************   1946   Billy Eckstine charted with “Prisoner of Love,” … Continue reading →